My Grandpa Had a Stroke

by Dori Hillestad Butler

Nicole Wong (Illustrator)

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Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award for the Family 2008

What's a stroke?
Why can't Grandpa move his arm?
Why does he seem so different?
Will he get better?
Why did this have to happen to my grandpa?
Who will take care of him?

Ryan loves spending Saturdays with his Grandpa, riding in the truck, stopping at Morrie's Diner for breakfast, and fishing on Hall Lake. But when his grandfather has a stroke, everything suddenly changes. Now Ryan is confused and scared. He's worried about his grandfather. And he missed the special bond they shared.

My Grandpa Had a Stroke is a complete resource for families with young children. Offering honest and age-appropriate information about strokes, this gentle story also addresses the many feelings children face, and helps them adjust while finding new ways to maintain those special family bonds.

A comprehensive Note to Parents provides additional guidance, information, and resources.

  • ISBN10 1591478065
  • ISBN13 9781591478065
  • Publish Date 15 April 2007
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Out of Print 14 September 2022
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher American Psychological Association
  • Imprint Magination Press, (American Psychological Association)
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 32
  • Language English